1973-1982- Internal Revenue Service, Estate and Gift Tax Division

Estate and Gift Tax Attorney, Department of Treasury, Internal Revenue Service conducting audits on Estate and Gift Tax returns filed in the S.  Florida area

1982-present           Sole Practitioner
           
Private practice with principal emphasis on estate/probate administration including representation of heirs/beneficiaries to protect their interest or even unravel land title problems arising from inherited property as well as determination of incapacity, creating guardianships and legal assistance to guardians and interested persons.  All forms of representation of the personal representatives (executors), guardianship planning and administration,  preparation of testamentary/ end of life documents, including Last Will and Testament, health care surrogate designations, “living wills”, durable powers of attorney and trusts.
                                   
Court Appointed attorney in matters of determination of incapacity, adult protective services, guardian ad litem in mortgage foreclosure litigation, representing  unknown heirs.    

1983-87         Special Master-Law, Miami-Dade County VAAB

Special Master conducting evidentiary hearings on legal matters affecting real estate valuation for ad valorem taxation and providing a report and recommendation based on findings of facts and conclusions of law

                                   
Admissions & Certifications       The Florida Bar, admitted 1973                
                                                                       
Education                             1968   Bachelor of Arts
                                               The George Washington University, Washington, D.C
                                                                       
                                                1973   Juris Doctor
                                                University of Miami School of Law, Miami, Fl

                                               
Associations/Awards        The Florida Bar
                                                            Real Property, Probate Trust Law Section
                                                            Guardianship Law Committee
                                                            Dade County Bar Association
                                                            Probate, Guardianship Committee
                                                Florida Association of Women Lawyers,
                                                National Organization for Women
                                                Miami Jewish Home and Hospital                                                                                                        
                                               Upper North Bay Road Homeowners’ Association
                                                            Treasurer               
                                                Miami Beach Bar Association
                                                Florida State Guardian Association
                                                            South Florida Chapter
                                                Miami Beach Bar Association, Unsung Hero Award, 2004
                                                “Put Something Back”, 2004 Pro Bono Project Mortgage Foreclosure Representation

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